If,by Magic,the General Adaptation Syndrome Did Not Occur in Human

question 20

Multiple Choice

If,by magic,the general adaptation syndrome did not occur in human beings in response to a stressor,what would be the most likely outcome?

• A) Humans would deal with stress in a more effective way.
• B) The fight-or-flight response would be weakened or nonexistent.
• C) Mental illness rates due to stress would increase.
• D) Men would find it more difficult than women to cope with stress.

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Definitions:

Colliding Cultures

The clash that occurs when different cultural values, beliefs, practices, or attitudes interact, often leading to conflict or misunderstanding.

Normative Social Influence

Influence resulting from a person’s desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval.

Conformity

The process of aligning one's attitudes, beliefs, and actions with the norms, policies, or expectations of a group or society.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where emotional states are transferred from one person to another, often unconsciously.